Angela Warr's Philosophy: "A wise teacher makes learning enjoyable, engaging, and challenging."
Angela Warr is a member of the Career and Technology Department at Nimitz High School. She will teach the Computer Multimedia Animation Technology (CMAT) and Engineering Principles (EP) courses.
Ms. Warr is a seasoned software engineering professional with 19 years of experience consulting for several Fortune 500 companies: AT&T, Nortel Networks, NEC, Raytheon, Lockheed, and General Dynamics. She received several awards for outstanding performance.
Her teams developed satellite communication systems, graphical design systems, wireless network systems, medical information systems, and internet based communication systems for domestic, government and international markets.
Angela Warr received degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering & Systems Engineering, and Web Design/Multimedia Marketing from Xavier University of LA, the University of California San Diego, the University of Texas, and Richland College, respectively. She recently completed the Engineering Science Institute for Teachers (ESIT) Project at the University of Texas at Dallas and the Infinity Project for Engineering at Southern Methodist University. She is currently working on an advanced degree in Mathematics Education at the University of Texas at Dallas.
Ms. Warr also worked as an Adjunct Professor of Mathematics at Miramar Community College in San Diego, CA and Richland College in Dallas, TX.
In 1982, she graduated with honors as the class salutatorian and authored her high school motto "Those Who Seek Knowledge Embark Upon the Most Fruitful of All Endeavors". She believes that all students must continue to seek knowledge on a daily basis in order to be successful in the 21st Century. Failure is not an option in her classroom. Every student will succeed.
Ms. Warr brings her real-world experiences and knowledge to her students. Her goal is to increase the aptitude of her students via the use of technology and to increase their verbal and written communication skills.
Her students are offered the opportunity to complete several interesting & engaging project based lessons during the academic year. The students will learn that "Character Determines Success". She is excited that each student will be given an opportunity to explore career and college opportunities using the Kuder Career Planning System. Angela Warr looks forward to working with all of her students. It is the policy of Irving I.S.D. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended. Irving I.S.D. will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational programs and services.
About Teacher Angela Warr...
Angela Warr is a member of the Career and Technology Department at Nimitz High School. She will teach the Computer Multimedia Animation Technology (CMAT) and Engineering Principles (EP) courses.
Ms. Warr is a seasoned software engineering professional with 19 years of experience consulting for several Fortune 500 companies: AT&T, Nortel Networks, NEC, Raytheon, Lockheed, and General Dynamics. She received several awards for outstanding performance.
Her teams developed satellite communication systems, graphical design systems, wireless network systems, medical information systems, and internet based communication systems for domestic, government and international markets.
Angela Warr received degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering & Systems Engineering, and Web Design/Multimedia Marketing from Xavier University of LA, the University of California San Diego, the University of Texas, and Richland College, respectively. She recently completed the Engineering Science Institute for Teachers (ESIT) Project at the University of Texas at Dallas and the Infinity Project for Engineering at Southern Methodist University. She is currently working on an advanced degree in Mathematics Education at the University of Texas at Dallas.
Ms. Warr also worked as an Adjunct Professor of Mathematics at Miramar Community College in San Diego, CA and Richland College in Dallas, TX.
In 1982, she graduated with honors as the class salutatorian and authored her high school motto "Those Who Seek Knowledge Embark Upon the Most Fruitful of All Endeavors". She believes that all students must continue to seek knowledge on a daily basis in order to be successful in the 21st Century. Failure is not an option in her classroom. Every student will succeed.
Ms. Warr brings her real-world experiences and knowledge to her students. Her goal is to increase the aptitude of her students via the use of technology and to increase their verbal and written communication skills.
Her students are offered the opportunity to complete several interesting & engaging project based lessons during the academic year. The students will learn that "Character Determines Success". She is excited that each student will be given an opportunity to explore career and college opportunities using the Kuder Career Planning System. Angela Warr looks forward to working with all of her students.
It is the policy of Irving I.S.D. not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended. Irving I.S.D. will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational programs and services.